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xbm123
06-19-2008, 10:05 PM
How hard is to buy/find the current Iphone? Also, what are the cons to buying an "unlocked" iphone, and would i still be able to hook up the "unlocked" iphone to an ATT family plan?
Saverino
06-19-2008, 10:15 PM
Its not really that hard. Just search on eBay or craigslist or something.
And unlocked just means you can use it with a different carrier.
And yes you can hook up an unlocked one to an AT&T family plan.
xbm123
06-19-2008, 10:19 PM
Its not really that hard. Just search on eBay or craigslist or something.
And unlocked just means you can use it with a different carrier.
And yes you can hook up an unlocked one to an AT&T family plan.

would i still be able to get the updates from apple and what not?
Saverino
06-19-2008, 10:21 PM
would i still be able to get the updates from apple and what not?

No. Once you get it, and if it is unlocked, you can restore it through iTunes, and then it will be able to get updates and stuff, but it will only work with AT&T, which doesnt seem to be a problem since you asked if you can add it to an AT&T plan.
xbm123
06-19-2008, 10:29 PM
No. Once you get it, and if it is unlocked, you can restore it through iTunes, and then it will be able to get updates and stuff, but it will only work with AT&T, which doesnt seem to be a problem since you asked if you can add it to an AT&T plan.

Just for future reference, is the restoration process easy?
Lincoln
06-19-2008, 10:54 PM
V1 iPhones are still available from Apple and at&t until July 11th.

- john
Ace4261991
06-20-2008, 12:15 AM
V1 iPhones are still available from Apple and at&t until July 11th.

- john

if your gonna use AT & T dont buy it unlocked cuz your gonna end up paying more for an unlocked one then one thats not so theres no point.
gotzaiPhone
06-20-2008, 12:22 AM
V1 iPhones are still available from Apple and at&t until July 11th.

- john


Thats if you can find a store that still has them ;)
Saverino
06-20-2008, 03:29 AM
Just for future reference, is the restoration process easy?

All it takes is a click of a button. Thats all.
dturner
06-20-2008, 08:15 AM
Just for future reference, is the restoration process easy?
You can restore a phone thru itunes. I would go ahead and do this if you are going with ATT anyway. This way you can have the firmware update coming up soon and the app store.
xbm123
06-20-2008, 09:19 AM
I am just trying to figure out what would be the better choice. 35 dollars a month is pretty steep. I live and go to school in major cities so coverage and getting Wi-Fi isn't difficult. I could care less about GPS, but i'm not sure if an extra 160 over 2 years is worth it for faster internet. What are your guys suggestions?